Concerns raised regarding the state of CWM Hospital
General and Chief Pediatric Surgeon at the CWM Hospital, Dr Josese Turagava says due to the increase in the number of people who are moving to the Lami, Suva and Nausori
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Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum still being questioned, Sharma taken to Totogo
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum are still being questioned at the CID Headquarters while former Health Minister
Shining light on hope in bridging cancer care gap - Kamikamica
Amidst this darkness, there is hope hinged on advocacy, innovation and collective action where everyone has the power to close the care gap and ensure that every individu
CWM Hospital faces overwhelming demand, surgeon calls for urgent action
The 500 beds at the CWM Hospital are not meeting the demand that is coming through in Fiji. General and Chief Pediatric Surgeon at the CWM Hospital, Dr Josese Turagava
We need to take ownership of our health - Head of Wellness Dr Nand
It is our environment that pre-exposes us to cancer, and we need to take ownership of our health by keeping fit and taking good care of ourselves. Head of Wellness u
Fiji Cancer Society urges Govt for equitable access to Cancer Treatment
The Fiji Cancer Society is calling on the government to ensure there is no cancer equity and everyone is provided easy access to their treatment, management and affiliate
Dr Fong’s farewell function to be funded by voluntary contributions and not by taxpayers’ money – Dr Tudravu
Acting Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Tudravu confirms that the contributions towards the farewell ceremony for former Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fo
Cabinet approves review of Veterinary Surgeons Act
The review of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1956 has been approved by the Coalition Government after their first Cabinet meeting for the year on Tuesday. According to th
Fiji experienced a sharp rise in the exodus of healthcare workers after COVID – Dr Lalabalavu
Fiji experienced a sharp rise in the exodus of healthcare workers immediately after the COVID pandemic which has contributed to a shortage in our human resources for heal
Medical imaging continues to develop and evolve with speed globally – Dr Lalabalavu
Medical imaging has continued to develop and evolve with speed globally and is one of the rapidly advancing areas of healthcare with new technology and radiological inves
Fiji Cancer Society gets support from Tappoo Fiji and Panamex NZ to help people fighting cancer
The Fiji Cancer Society has today received assistance to support people living with cancer as Panamex New Zealand and their distribution partner Tappoo Group of Companies
Patients wait for more than 5 hours to be seen by a doctor at Valelevu Health Centre
Serious concerns are being raised about the delivery of service at the Valelevu Health Centre after a patient was made to wait for a doctor to see them for more than 5 ho
Newly opened Tavua Health and Wellness Centre to improve access to mental health
People living in Tavua and nearby areas will now have access to better mental health care after the opening of the Tavua Health and Wellness Centre at the Tavua Hospital
MOH recommends masks if you are experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms
The Ministry of Health is now recommending to people to wear a well-fitting mask if you are experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms and when in indoor or public settings
New COVID variant : Anyone who falls sick with symptoms should get tested, and if positive, avoid attending work or joining a large group of people over 5 days
The Ministry of Health is now collaborating with the World Health Organization on the reported emergence of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in countries like Singa
Govt to look into developing a nutraceutical industry
As Fiji is now in discussion to develop the medicinal cannabis market and consultations are underway, there is also a potential to develop a nutraceutical industry that l
Health Minister clarifies taxpayer funds is not being used for Dr. Fong’s farewell
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has clarified that taxpayer’s money is not being used for former Permanent Secretary of Health Dr James Fong’s fare
Taxpayer funds will not be used to farewell Dr. Fong – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has confirmed that taxpayers fund will not be used to farewell the former Permanent Secretary for He
Compain calls out Health Minister’s farewell party plans for outgoing PS as a waste of taxpayers money
The decision by the Minister for Health to commemorate the departure of the retiring Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong, by having a big farewell party for him
Health Ministry and Fiji Nurses Association resolve issues involving salary and contracts
Good news for thousands of nurses as the Fiji Nurses Association and the Ministry of Health have resolved outstanding grievances regarding salary anomalies, allowance and
Discussion on the impact of NCD's particularly Diabetes in Fiji
The General Surgeon at Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Doctor Timoci Qereqeretabua and Principal Medical Officer at the National Diabetes Centre, Doctor Momtaz Ahmed appe